[pct-l] Eagle Creek/Benson Plateau/PCT Loops

[davidspangler at hotmail.com (David Spangler)]

I was at 4000 feet--North Lake--in the Mt. Hood National Forest this weekend 
and didn't have a problem with snow.  There was a couple of inches but 
nothing that would stop you--I forgot gaiters and was in trail shoes.  It 
was so warm on the south slope at North Lake I was forced to take a nap.

Any slick conditions makes the cut off hard for the Eagle Benson loop--I 
would stick with the very scenic route of going up the PCT (or Ruckel Creek 
for a direct loop from point to point or Herman Creek for a longer loop but 
with moderate evaluation again across the board)  to Whatum Lake and down 
Eagle Creek which is easier on the knees.

Being near record highs today should melt out lots of the snow if you are 
going up there this weekend.  We are on most of these trails or skiing if we 
can up on Mt. Hood National Forest every weekend or more so if you want more 
info. . . .

David Spangler